Ankle pad

A medial ankle pad is provided for the medial side of the leg, ankle and foot. A lateral ankle pad is provided for the lateral side of the leg, ankle and foot. The pads are worn individually and/or together as a method of treatment for venous diseases. The pads are held in place by a constant pressure stocking, a gradient pressure stocking and/or by means of tape. The pads, placed under a pressure gradient stocking, apply even pressure to the skin around the ankle.

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Claims

1. A medial ankle pad comprising a medial side and a lateral side, said medial side includes a medial surface and said lateral side includes a lateral surface, said medial surface of said medial ankle pad includes a first superior portion, a first inferior portion and a first middle portion, said lateral surface of said medial ankle pad includes a second superior portion, a second inferior portion and a second middle portion, said medial surface includes a first crown thereon, and said lateral surface includes a second crown thereon.

2. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second crowns reside in said first and second middle portions of said medial and lateral surfaces, respectively.

3. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 2 further comprising a posterior edge and an anterior edge.

4. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 3 wherein said first and second superior portions of said medial and lateral surfaces, respectively, are generally flat surfaces.

5. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 4 wherein said first and second superior portions of said medial and lateral surfaces are tapered toward said posterior and anterior edges.

6. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 5 wherein said first and second middle portions of said medial and lateral surfaces are tapered toward said posterior and anterior edges.

7. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 6 wherein said first and second inferior portions of said medial and lateral surfaces, respectively, are tapered toward said anterior edge.

8. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein said pad is made of silicone elastomer.

9. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein said pad is made of polyurethane foam.

10. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein said pad is made of rubber.

11. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein said pad is hydrophobic.

12. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein said pad is generally c-shaped.

13. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein said lateral surface of said medial pad engages the medial portion of the leg, ankle and foot of a human being.

14. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 13 wherein said superior portion of said lateral surface of said medial ankle pad is adjacent the Achilles tendon, said inferior portion of said lateral surface resides intermediate the plantar and dorsal surfaces of the foot, and said middle portion of said lateral surface being adjacent to the medial malleolus of the tibia.

15. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 14 in combination with a pressure gradient stocking holding and compressing said lateral surface of said medial ankle pad into engagement with and against the medial side of the leg, ankle and foot.

16. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 14 in combination with a constant pressure stocking holding and compressing said lateral surface of said medial ankle pad into engagement with and against the medial side of the leg, ankle and foot.

17. A medial ankle pad as claimed in claim 14 in combination with constant pressure and pressure gradient stockings holding and compressing said medial ankle pad into engagement with and against the medial side of the leg, ankle and foot.

18. A lateral ankle pad comprising a medial side and a lateral side, said medial side includes a medial surface and said lateral side includes a lateral surface, said medial surface of said lateral ankle pad includes a superior portion, a inferior portion and a middle portion and wherein said lateral surface of said lateral ankle pad includes a superior portion, an inferior portion and a middle portion, said medial surface includes a crown thereon and said lateral surface includes a crown thereon.

19. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 18 wherein said crowns reside in said middle portions of said medial and lateral surfaces, respectively.

20. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 19 further comprising a posterior edge and an anterior edge.

21. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 20 wherein said superior portions of said medial and lateral surfaces, respectively, are generally flat surfaces.

22. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 21 wherein said superior portions of said medial and lateral surfaces are tapered toward said posterior and anterior edges.

23. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 22 wherein said middle portions of said medial and lateral surfaces are tapered toward said posterior and anterior edges.

24. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 23 wherein said inferior portions of said medial and lateral surfaces are tapered toward said anterior edge.

25. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 24 wherein said pad is made of silicone elastomer.

26. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 24 wherein said pad is made of polyurethane foam.

27. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 24 wherein said pad is made of rubber.

28. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 24 wherein said pad is hydrophobic.

29. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 24 wherein said pad is generally c-shaped.

30. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 24 wherein said medial surface of said lateral pad engages the lateral portion of the leg, ankle, and foot of a human being.

31. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 30 wherein said superior portion of said medial surface is adjacent the Achilles tendon, said inferior portion of said medial surface resides intermediate the plantar and dorsal surfaces of the foot, and said middle portion of said medial surface being adjacent to the lateral malleolus of the fibula.

32. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 31 in combination with a pressure gradient stocking holding and compressing said lateral ankle pad into engagement with and against the lateral side of the leg, ankle and foot.

33. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 31 in combination with a constant pressure stocking holding and compressing said lateral ankle pad into engagement with and against the lateral side of the leg, ankle and foot.

34. A lateral ankle pad as claimed in claim 31 in combination with constant pressure and pressure gradient stockings holding and compressing said lateral ankle pad into engagement with and against the lateral side of the leg, ankle and foot.

35. A medial ankle pad comprising a medial side and a lateral side contoured to increase the radius of curvature at and around the bony prominences, Achilles tendon and heel of a human being and to decrease the radius of curvature of the concavities between the bony prominences, Achilles tendon and heel of a human being such that pressure is applied evenly when said medial ankle pad is worn under a stocking.

36. A lateral ankle pad comprising a medial side and a lateral side contoured to increase the radius of curvature at and around the bony prominences, Achilles tendon and heel of a human being and to decrease the radius of curvature of the concavities between the bony prominences, Achilles tendon and heel of a human being such that pressure is applied evenly when said lateral ankle pad is worn under a stocking.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
398892 March 1889 Golden
4590932 May 27, 1986 Wilkerson
4705025 November 10, 1987 Dedo
5092347 March 3, 1992 Shaffer
Patent History
Patent number: 5823195
Type: Grant
Filed: May 9, 1995
Date of Patent: Oct 20, 1998
Inventors: C. David Shook (Mansfield, OH), David J. Hoy (Mansfield, OH)
Primary Examiner: Michael A. Brown
Law Firm: Woodling, Krost & Rust
Application Number: 8/437,940
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot/toe (e.g., Corn, Bunion, Etc.) (128/893); Padded Or Cushioned (128/894)
International Classification: A61F 1306;